Special Events

REINDEER GAMES

MIDCO® AQUATIC CENTER

The weather outside may be frightful but our party will be so delightful!
You’re invited to the early holiday celebration! Come join us for some
fun holiday games and win some prizes all while jamming to some of
your favorite carols! Participants will need to have an active swim pass
or pay daily admission rates.

WINTER WONDERLAND

The dazzling lights will be on display nightly, 6 p.m. until 12
midnight from Friday, November 16, 2018, through Sunday,
January 6, 2019. Come enjoy the lights and music. Winter
Wonderland features nearly one mile of garland, 40 wreaths,
270 decorated trees, 275 decorated light poles, more than
20 miles of lights strings, and multiple animated lighted
features.

FLICK AND FLOAT EVENTS

MIDCO® AQUATIC CENTER | 50 METER POOL | ALL AGES

Looking for a fun afternoon? Come join us at the Midco® Aquatic
Center for a floating good time watching a movie in the 50 Meter Pool.
Whoever thought an afternoon spent watching a favorite movie could
be so fun! Inner tubes provided. Participants will need to have an
active swim pass or pay daily admission rates.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

ALL AGES

Join us for a family movie night at “our house” as we host free family
movie nights. You are welcome to bring chairs, blankets, or pillows
to get comfortable while watching a movie in the gymnasium. Don’t
forget to bring your favorite movie snacks! All movies begin at 6:30
p.m.

REINDEER GAMES

MIDCO® AQUATIC CENTER
ALL AGES

The reindeer seem to be ahead of schedule this year and will be
making a stop to deliver some fun holiday games! Even if the weather
outside may be frightful, our party will be so delightful! Come join us
for some fun holiday games, take photos with the kids, and win some
prizes all while jamming to some of your favorite carols! Participants
will need to have an active swim pass or pay daily admission rates.

DEC 22 | SAT | 2:30–4 P.M.

Active swim pass or pay daily admission

FROSTY FROLICS FUN RUN/WALK

SPENCER PARK | ALL AGES

Join the fun and competition of this frosty morning run. Races will be
5K and 10K. Runners will follow the path along the Big Sioux River.
Turn-around points will be noted along the route. Runners who are
registered by December 19 will receive a T-shirt. Don’t forget to wear
your Frosty costume; costumes will be judged at 8:45 a.m. Gift cards
will be awarded to the costume winners. Runner check-in and day-of
registration will be available starting at 8 a.m.

FROSTY FROLICS ICE FISHING FRENZY

FAMILY PARK | ALL AGES

In partnership with The Outdoor Campus, this event offers fun-filled
outdoor family time. Ice fishing poles will be available on a first-come,
first-served basis; you are welcome to bring your own. If needed, we
will drill holes for those individuals participating in the activity. All ages
welcome. Registration required.

PASSPORT TO THE ICE RINKS CONTEST

ALL ICE SKATING RINKS | ALL AGES

Outdoor ice skating is a great way to stay fit while enjoying the fresh winter air! Discover all six ice rinks during the 2018–2019 season to have
your passport punched. Turn your completed passport into the Midco® Aquatic Center by February 28 to be entered in our winter passport prize
drawing. Three winners will be announced after ice rinks close for the season! Passports must have at least three punches to participate. All ages
are welcome! Prize is a gift card.

CONTEST RULES:
A. PASSPORTS MUST HAVE AT LEAST THREE PUNCHES TO BE ENTERED IN
THE DRAWING.
B. PASSPORTS MUST BE TURNED IN TO THE MIDCO® AQUATIC CENTER BY
FEBRUARY 28, 2019.
C. THREE WINNERS WILL BE DRAWN AT RANDOM.
D. ALL AGES ARE WELCOME TO PLAY; HOWEVER, ONLY ONE PRIZE PER
HOUSEHOLD WILL BE AWARDED, AND ONLY ONE PASSPORT MAY BE
TURNED IN PER PARTICIPANT.

FROSTY FROLICS SNOWSHOE STROLL

MARY JO WEGNER ARBORETUM | AGES: 6+

SFPR is collaborating with The Outdoor Campus to offer a
snowshoeing activity that will teach you the fundamentals of the sport
of snowshoeing and allow you to spend time outdoors in the winter.
The number of snowshoes available is limited; please sign up early.
Group walks will leave every hour starting at 11 a.m., with the last
group departing at 2 p.m. Registration required.

TURKEY BOWLING

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AGES 16+

Join us each night to put your sites on being the champ! This winter
enjoy some bowling on ice—with a turkey! Participants will compete
to see who knocks down the most bowling pins with a frozen
turkey. Contest will start promptly at 6 p.m. Enjoy all six ice rinks by
competing at a different location each night. At the end of the bowling
league, the participant with the highest score overall will receive a
champion prize.

WIBIT® WATER VOLLEYBALL

MIDCO® AQUATIC CENTER | 50 METER POOL
ALL AGES

Gather your friends for an evening of spiking and splashing! Whether
you are looking for friendly competition or just a good workout,
water volleyball is both fun and challenging. Players must be able to
comfortably stand in four feet of water. Drop-in play will be held in the
shallow end of the 50 Meter Pool. Participants will need to have an
active swim pass or pay daily admission rates.

JAN 11 | FRI | 12 NOON–8 P.M.
FEB 25 | MON | 6–8 P.M.

Active swim pass or pay daily admission

WIBIT® EVENT

ALL AGES
MIDCO® AQUATIC CENTER | 50 METER POOL | #930003

A Wibit® is an inflatable play feature used in the water to create
additional fun for all ages! Midco® Aquatic Center will host Wibit®
events in the 50 Meter Pool. Participants will need to have an active
swim pass or pay daily admission rates.

MINUTE TO WIN IT FUN NIGHT

MORNINGSIDE C.C. | ALL AGES

Are you good at catching ping-pong balls on your head, or swinging
a slinky from your forehead? Everyone will have fun participating and
watching. Fun is what this night is all about. Get your family together
and come out for some fun and friendly competition. A great time for
all!

SUPERHERO SKATE PARTY

SHERMAN PARK ICE RINK | AGES: 2–12

We are calling all superheroes for a superhero gathering. We invite
you to dress up as your favorite superhero character, but don’t forget
that it gets a little chilly around this time of the year. Create your
own superhero mask while you warm up in the warming house, and
meet some of your favorite superheroes. Skate rentals available. No
registration required.

JAN 25 | FRI | 6–8 P.M.

FREE

DATE NIGHT SKATE NIGHTS IN FEBRUARY

ALL ICE RINKS | ALL AGES

BOGO skate rentals are the name of the game on Tuesdays during
the month of February at all six outdoor public ice rinks. Buy one
skate rental and get one of equal or lesser value free of charge for that
special someone!